University of Guelph

Pilates & Yoga

 

 

 

 

WELCOME to Winter 2010 PILATES AND YOGA.
Winter Registration is NOW AVAILABLE!

Pilates & Yoga Program Coordinator:  519-824-4120 Ext.52742

No Classes due to Holidays:  Sat.-Sun. Feb. 13-21 - Reading Week, Fri.-Sun. Apr. 2-4 - Easter and Fri. Apr. 9 after 3:30pm due to the Athletic Banquet.

PILATES
Pilates combines stretching and strengthening of muscles and addresses the body as an integrated  system to enhance functional stability and movement throughout the body. The focus is on training the mind and body to work together with an emphasis on core strength of the 'power house' muscles. Pilates helps build strong lean muscles from the inside out and is beneficial to virtually everyone.  Advanced classes are also offered and incorporate more complex movements.  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 17 - Mar 28/10 Sun 7-8pm Range $50 (5313) - Full
Jan 18 - Mar 29/10 Mon 5-6pm Range $50 (5309) - Full
Jan 18 - Mar 29/10 Mon 6-7pm Range $50 (5310) - Full
Jan 19 - Mar 30/10 Tue 8:30-9:30AM Range $50 (5314)
Jan 19 - Mar 30/10 Tue 7-8pm Range $50 (5311) - Full
Jan 21 - Apr 1/10 Thu 7-8pm Range $50 (5312) - Full

PILATES ADVANCED
Pilates combines stretching and strengthening of muscles and addresses the body as an integrated system to enhance functional stability and movement throughout the body. The focus is on training the mind and body to work together with an emphasis on core strength of the 'power house' muscles. Pilates helps build strong lean muscles from the inside out and is beneficial to virtually everyone.  This advanced class is available to those who have pilates experience and who are looking to expand their practice with more complex excercises. Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 18 - Mar 29/10 Mon 7-8pm Range $50 (5315)
Jan 19 - Mar 30/10 Tue 8-9pm Range $50 (5316)
Jan 20 - Mar 31/10 Wed 9:20-10:20AM Range $50 (5581)

PILATES ON THE BALL
This new class uses an exercise ball to add resistance, challenge, and variety to the Pilates mat work routine.  This is a great work out for those with Pilates experience and who want an additional challenge.  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 20 - Mar 31/10 Wed 10:30-11:30AM AC302 $50 (5318)


YOGA

ASHTANGA VIBE FLOW
Enliven every cell in your body in this popular yoga class set to music.  Enjoy physical yoga sequences that build unparalleled strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance.  Let your stress disappear while in deep relaxation at the end of the class.  This is a truly refreshing class and is great for intermediates and beginners.  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 18 - Mar 29/10 Mon 8-9:30pm AC300 $55 (5394) - Full

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS
Grounded in the Classical Yoga tradition, this course will focus on breathing & simple yoga postures.  Yoga postures promote balance, increased strength, flexibility & endurance.  Breathing improves stamina & reduces stress.  This is a great way to get ready for your week!  Modifications for different abilities will be offered.  Prior experience is not required.  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 17 - March 28/10 Sun 8-9:30pm Range $55 (5410) - Full

CLASSICAL YOGA
This class promotes physical, mental, moral, and spiritual health through postures and breathing.  Expect to reduce stress, increase flexibility, tone muscles, build strength & endurance, as well as increase body awareness.  Find balance and enrich your life.  Prior yoga experience is not required. Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 17 - March 28/10 Sun 4-5:30pm Range $55 (5395) - Full
Jan 20 - March 31/10 Wed 3-4:30pm Range $55 (5396) - - Full / Time Modified

YOGA FOR EXAM SURVIVAL
Take some time to focus, as well as relax during the stressful exam period.  This 3-class special session will help participants focus on yoga poses, breathing and relaxation exercises to help calm the body and mind.  Expect to decrease anxiety and insomnia and to increase relaxation, concentration, memory and function of the mind.  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 3 classes.

Apr 13 - Apr 20/10 Tue/Thu 6-7:30pm Range $18 (5412)

HATHA YOGA
Exercise your entire body through a series of forward bends, backward bends and twists. This class will provide exercises for all body parts, while you focus on proper alignment and form.  While postures are held, the focus will be on the breath.  Enjoy a stronger and more flexible, body, mind, and spirit!  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 21 - Apr 1/10 Thu 4-5:30pm Range $55 (5397) - Full
Jan 21 - Apr 1/10 Thu 5:30-7pm Range $55 (5398) - Full

YOGA FOR HEALTHY LIVING
Yoga for healthy living will focus on techniques to alleviate the challenges that we may face due to our busy lifestyles.  Many ailments can be caused and aggravated by stress.  This enjoyable course will focus on the prevention and treatment of common conditions such as:  headaches and migraines, colds, body aches and pains, carpal tunnel, constipation, asthma, and insomnia.  Come and learn therapeutic yoga techniques that will contribute to better and healthier living.  Do it for your health!  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 21 - Apr 1/10 Thu 7-8:30AM Range $55 (5413) - Cancelled

NOON HOUR RESTORATIVE YOGA
Balance your Body and Mind - take a break from your busy day to experience how conscious breathing opens the body and calms the mind, increasing strength, flexibility, vitality, and awareness. This class will focus on connecting with the breath to consciously release tension in the muscles and joints, caused by sitting at a desk for extended periods, reading, or working on a computer.  Supported postures and a flowing series of joint-freeing poses will be used to open the body and quiet the mind.  This is a gentle restorative class,  and all levels are welcome (no prior yoga experience required).  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 21 - Apr 1/10  Thur  12-1pm  Range  $55 (5399)
Apr 8 - May 6/10 Thur 12-1pm Range $28 (6264) 5wks BETWEEN SEMESTERS

PARTNER YOGA
Partner Yoga is an interactive yoga practice in which the  Asanas (postures) are performed, perhaps with adaptations, together by two people. Partners may differ in size, shape, strength, flexibility, and experience. Partner Yoga is fun and offers a different twist to the traditional class.  Partner Yoga emphasizes deepening the yoga practice while using another person as a prop.  It results in a significant increase in flexibility, as well as exploring the balance, centeredness, and healing qualities of yoga practice.  Please note that you must register with a partner. Class size:  Min. 16, Max. 20.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 19 - March 30/10 Tue 5:30-6:30pm Range $55 (5403)

POWER YOGA BEGINNER
Power Yoga Beginner is very physical and will enhance muscular strength as well as flexibility. Expect such benefits as improved flexibility, stress reduction, weight control, enhanced relaxation, and increased muscular strength and endurance.   This class is for those who are new to Power Yoga or to physical activity.  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 18 - Mar 29/10 Mon 2-3pm Range $55 (5408)
Jan 18 - Mar 29/10 Mon 4-5pm Range $55 (5543) - Full
Jan 19 - Mar 30/10 Tue 3:30-4:30pm Range $55 (5407) - Full

POWER YOGA
Power Yoga is very physical and will enhance muscular strength as well as flexibility. Expect such benefits as improved flexibility, stress reduction, weight control, enhanced relaxation, and increased muscular strength and endurance.   Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 18 - Mar 29/10 Mon 3-4pm Range $55 (5405) - Full
Jan 19 - Mar 30/10 Tue 4:30-5:30pm Range $55 (5404) - Full
Jan 21 - Apr 1/10 Thu 7-8pm AC173 $55 (5406) - Full

YOGA FOR RUNNERS
Yoga for Runners is for runners of all levels.  Increase your flexibility and learn to incorporate yoga into your daily life to improve sitting, standing, and running postural alignment.  Postures will focus on stretching and opening the lower back, hamstrings,  hips, knees, and feet.  Learn to relax and re-focus through breathing exercises.  Expect to enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury.   No prior Yoga experience is required.  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 19 - Mar 30/10 Tue 7-8:30pm AC173 $55 (5414)

YOGA FOR SCHOOL SURVIVAL
Learn valuable skills to manage the busy workload of school, work and play!  Participants of this class will focus on yoga poses, breathing and relaxation exercises to help calm the body and mind.  Expect to decrease anxiety and insomnia and to increase relaxation, concentration, memory, and function of the mind.  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 20 - Mar 31/10 Wed 7-8:30pm Range $55 (5416) - Full
Jan 22 - Apr 9/10 Fri 1:30-3pm Range $55 (5415) - Cancelled

SUNRISE YOGA
Greet the day with a class that promotes flexibility, tones the body, enhances vitality, cultivates balance, and calms the mind. It improves strength and endurance and increases awareness and concentration. Your day will start right as you alleviate stress and create a feeling of wholeness and deep relaxation.  No prior Yoga experience required.  Class size:  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 20 - Mar 31/10 Wed 7:30-8:30AM Range $55 (5409)

VINYASA FLOW
Use your breath to flow into postures in this dynamic class.  You will be transitioning from posture to posture, becoming aware of the connection between the movement and the breath.  Builds strength, flexibility, and balance while creating heat in the body.  No prior Yoga experience required.  Min. 15, Max. 30.  Includes 10 classes.

Jan 20 - Mar 31/10 Wed 5:30-7pm Range $55 (5577) - Full
Jan 22 - Apr 9/10 Fri 12-1pm Range $55 (5579)

YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION - Details located in Certification Section

- Registration Form available at Client Services or click here

- Payroll Deduction Application click here

- Registration Information click here

- Hours, Memberships, Services & Fees please refer to the web/Facilities